Friday, January 4, 2013

Birthday Suit

I don't know about you, but I love getting dressed up for my birthday. It makes the day even more fun than it already is. I know a lot of people would argue that I'm pretty much always dressed up, but that's a whole other conversation (which can be summed up: I suck at casual outfits).After being in Iowa for a week during the holidays, I have been heartily reminded of how good I have it in Nashville [weather-wise]. So I decided to take advantage of that and pull out my gray knee-high socks for the occasion!

I didn't feel like walking around in heels all day, hence the "grandma shoes" (the term my family has so fondly nicknamed my loafers). I happen to think grandmas can be very stylish, and like to embrace their fashionable ways from time to time ;)

Sweater: Express - Skirt: Len Druskin Outlet

Nashvillians probably think I'm nuts for donning a skirt this time of year...but I am from Minnesota. We "weather" some crazy winters up there!

Oh, and about this headband: my sister got some from Walmart and I am OBSESSED! She has them in black, white, and navy. They are comfy, versatile and can fix a bad hair day in seconds...not that I was having a bad hair day today or anything...

Ring: American Eagle Outfitters

One of the fabulous birthday presents I received today was this beautiful ring--thanks momma! Couldn't help but glance at it thru out the day... It's. So. Sparkly. Eeek! Love it.

An ironic thing I just realized about this outfit: a lot of it was gifted. The jacket and purse were both Christmas/birthday presents from years past. The purse is on it's last leg...it's falling apart, which makes me sad because it's been such a trusty little purse and I love it. The tiny quilted studs are subtle, the color matches just about everything, and it's got a cute, round, mushroom-pouch shape.